Improving Crash Analysis by Increasing Throughput of Large-Scale Simulations

Numerical simulation is an important tool used by engineers to design and develop safe automobiles. As engineers study larger and more complex models, demand for computational throughput increases. Grids allow a company to utilize its existing hardware investment to build a cost-effective platform for simulating automotive crash testing. This paper will discuss how grid technology can substantially increase computational throughput of large-scale parallel simulations without having to upgrade the existing compute infrastructure. This leads to significant payback since customers can complete more work, while also deferring capital and operational costs.